Reassembly
POWER STEERING GEAR BOXREASSEMBLY
1. Apply the specified fluid to the entire surface of the rack oil seal.
Recommended fluid: PSF-3
2. Install the backup washer and oil seal (A) to the specified position in the rack housing.
3. Apply the specified fluid to the entire surface of the rack bushing oil seal.
Recommended fluid: PSF-3
4. Install the oil seal (A) in the rack bushing (B).
5. Apply the specified fluid to the entire surface of the O-ring and install it in the rack bushing.
6. Apply the specified grease to the rack teeth.
Recommended grease Multipurpose grease SAE J310a NLGI No.2
NOTE: Do not plug the vent hole (A) in the rack with grease.
7. Insert the rack (A) into the rack housing (B) and install the rack bushing (C).
8. Using a special tool, install the oil seal and the ball bearing in the valve body housing.
9. After applying the specified fluid and grease to the pinion valve assembly (A), install it in the rack housing assembly.
10. Install the tie rod and punch on a point over the tie rod with a chisel.
11. Install the rack support yoke (A), rack support spring (B), yoke plug (C) and lock nut (D) in the order shown in the illustration. Apply semi-drying sealant to the threaded section of the yoke plug before installation.
12. With the rack placed in the center position, attach the yoke plug to the rack housing. Tighten the yoke plug to 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 8.9 ft. lbs.), with a 14 mm socket (A). Loosen the yoke plug approximately from 300 to 600 and tighten the yoke nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque 50 - 70 Nm (5 - 7 kgf-m, 37 - 52 ft. lbs.)
13. Tighten the feed tube (A) to the specified torque and install the mounting rubber using adhesive.
14. Apply the specified grease to the bellows mounting position (fitting groove) of the tie rod.
Recommended grease: Silicone grease
15. Install the new attaching band to the bellows.
NOTE: When the bellows are installed, a new band must be used.
16. Install the bellows in position, taking care not to twist it.
17. Fill the dust cover inner side and lip with the specified grease, and fix the dust cover in position with the clip ring attached in the groove of the tie rod end.
Recommended grease
A: POLY LUB GLY 801K or equivalent
B: SHOWA SUNLIGHT MB2 or equivalent
Dust cover inner side and lip: THREE BOND
18. Install the tie rod to the tie rod end.
19. Check for total pinion.
